Roofers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,990 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 1,300
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $49,810
    90th
    $61,250

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 57% Median Roofers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Michigan $56,290
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,720
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $50,300
    Logan, UT-ID $49,030

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Atlanta, GA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.9% below the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roofers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.